Mitchell's Ankle Injury Shakes Cavaliers' Playoff Hopes

Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell Suffers Ankle Injury During Game 4 Against Pacers In a shocking turn of events during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers, star guard Donovan Mitchell was forced to leave the game in the second half due to an ankle injury. The incident occurred during a seemingly routine warm-up session before the start of the second half. Video footage shows Mitchell appearing to twist his ankle while dribbling the ball, after which he immediately grabbed his ankle in pain. 'Mitchell went into the locker room after warming up for the start of the second half and would not return,' reported ESPN, who captured the event on video. The severity of the injury is still unknown, but the team has announced he will undergo further evaluation. Mitchell's absence significantly impacted the Cavaliers' performance, leading to a loss. The team's coach, JB Bickerstaff, noted that they are awaiting the results of the medical examination before commenting further on Mitchell's status for the upcoming games. The injury casts a shadow over the Cavaliers' playoff hopes. Mitchell is a crucial player for the team, and his absence will be felt deeply. The team will need to rely on its other players to step up and fill the void. The next game in the series is scheduled for [Date and Time].